Introduction to Sculpture

When and Where

Cost

Full fee

£280

Concession fee

£225

Senior fee

Senior Fee discount not applicable

Quick Facts

Availability

Yes

Tutor

Georgina Forwood

Course code

VSC007E

What you will learn

An open workshop for beginners and those with some experience. Develop your own ideas, creativity and skills with an introduction to a range of sculpture media. Try plaster modelling and casting, working with wood, metal and clay. Extra support will be offered to those with no previous experience. Basic materials included. Materials charged for when use over the allocated materials fee.

By the end of the course you will be able to

Discover clay modelling techniques and learn how to hollow and prepare work for firing

Learn how to mix plaster correctly and construct sculptures in plaster using armatures, chicken wire and scrim.

Discuss and experience basic mould making techniques in plaster and rubber

Develop an understanding of metalwork machinery and processes including welding

Basic carving techniques in wood or stone

Learn good studio workshop practice including Health & Safety

Class format and activities

Develop individual project work.
Tuition is primarily one-to-one and some group work with beginners.
Short projects are set as an introduction to new materials and as a guide to the possibilities and language of sculpture.
Step by step instruction and demonstration is given on new techniques.
Handouts are given on Health & Safety, materials, techniques & reference materials.
All learners negotiate individual learning goals with tutor and record and assess these goals on the Individual learning Plans.

In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.

Entry requirements

What you need to know before you enrol

Some lifting depending on the medium you work with, but there is always help available.
Some extra fees will be charged for materials and ceramic firing when the student uses over and above their allocated course materials fee.

Where applicable protective clothing supplied by the college must also be worn.

What you will need for your class

•Sketch book and drawing materials.
•Protective clothing (i.e. recommended overall or apron, strong shoes or boots).
•Some extra fees will be charged for materials and ceramic firing when the student uses over and above their allocated course materials fee.
•Where applicable protective clothing supplied by the college must also be worn.

What you can do next

Progress onto: other sculpture and visual art courses in the department; foundation art and design or pre-foundation courses; and/or pursue one’s own creativity independently in own studio.